GSBF
Annual Giving Campaign
GSBF has kicked-off its first ever annual giving
campaign. You are asked for your support of the many activities
of GSBF for this year and the years to come. As a friendly reminder,
GSBF is a 501(3) C nonprofit corporation, incorporated in the
state of California for an educational mission. Your donations
are tax deductible and donors may select the activity that their
donations will support. This includes the GSBF General Fund,
the Collection North, the GSBF Collection at the Huntington,
or another designated fund.
GSBF is all ready supported by many individuals, vendors, clubs,
and fundraisers. But why continue to support GSBF? In fulfilling
its educational mission, GSBF sponsors a number of activities
throughout the year some of which has incurred growing financial
obligations. We have recognized that GSBF needs to expand its
services to keep up with the many changes occurring in the bonsai
world. Won’t you please help?
If GSBF ceases to exist today, will it affect you personally
and your bonsai activities? The answer is definitely, yes. There
would be no yearly, world-class conventions with its camaraderie
of old friends, the excitement of seeing great demonstrators,
the wonderful workshops and the sheer fun. Vendors would also
miss the marketing opportunity that a convention provides. There
would be no Golden Statements that would tell us about the bonsai
activities through out the state and fascinating bonsai articles
- this publication is subsidized by GSBF. There would be no insurance
plan for clubs that provide inexpensive liability coverage. There
would be no scholarships and grants that enable worthy and dedicated
individuals to enhance their teaching skills and to learn more
about the design and care of bonsai in Japan. There would be
no workshops using talented artist offered to clubs by GSBF for
example, Kenji Miyata, Marco Invernezzi, and Walter Pall. There
would be no Collection North and no GSBF Collection at the Huntington,
the sites that provide a focus for the display of bonsai and
education for the general public. These sites are heavily supported
by GSBF. They need your support for their endowment funds, for
their curators and for maintenance of the collections. So you
see, GSBF does bring tangible benefits to the bonsai community.
We ask you to make a difference and to support GSBF in this annual
giving campaign. By doing so, GSBF will be able to continue its
services and increase activities for its family of clubs and
individuals.
Our annual campaign has established the following contribution
levels:
Supporter: $24 and under
Black Pine: $250 - $499
Gingko: $25-$49
Bronze: $500 - $999
Maple: $50-$99
Silver: $1,000 - $2,499
Juniper: $100 - $249
Gold: $2,500 and above
As an expression of appreciation, a donor pin for the levels
of Gingko or higher will be mailed to you. A letter will acknowledge
your tax deductible donation. These special pins were designed
by noted graphic artist Fred Miyahara and are only available
through your donations.
We have included a donor form that must accompany your contribution.
Do not hesitate. Fill out the donor form immediately and send
it and your check to me. For your convenience, credit card payments
are also accepted. Your donations are tax deductible. Be generous.
It is for a good cause. I couldn’t wait. I have all ready written
a check and sent it in. At this time, GSBF has also received
a number of donations. Make a difference, make a contribution
today clicking on this link to the Donation
Form.
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